Final Score: Celtics 122 - Pistons 120
Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 7:00 PM ET
Celtics @ Pistons
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Celtics | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 120 | 102 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 103.6 | 102.8 |
| Last meeting | 93 | 96 |
| Stat | Celtics | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 6 | 5 |
| Avg points scored | 109.8 | 108.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 111.0 | 115.2 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 20% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 33% |
Recent Results
Celtics
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 1, 2021 · Margin: -3 · Total: 189
93-96
vs Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 30, 2020 · Margin: +19 · Total: 233
126-107
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 29, 2020 · Margin: +5 · Total: 227
116-111
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 27, 2020 · Margin: -1 · Total: 215
107-108
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 25, 2020 · Margin: -28 · Total: 218
95-123
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 23, 2020 · Margin: +1 · Total: 243
122-121
@ Miami Heat
Sep 27, 2020 · Margin: -12 · Total: 238
113-125
vs Miami Heat
Sep 25, 2020 · Margin: +13 · Total: 229
121-108
@ Miami Heat
Sep 23, 2020 · Margin: -3 · Total: 221
109-112
@ Miami Heat
Sep 19, 2020 · Margin: +11 · Total: 223
117-106
Pistons
vs Boston Celtics
Jan 1, 2021 · Margin: +3 · Total: 189
96-93
vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 29, 2020 · Margin: -10 · Total: 222
106-116
@ Atlanta Hawks
Dec 28, 2020 · Margin: -8 · Total: 248
120-128
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 26, 2020 · Margin: -9 · Total: 247
119-128
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 23, 2020 · Margin: -10 · Total: 212
101-111
@ Philadelphia 76ers
Mar 11, 2020 · Margin: -18 · Total: 230
106-124
@ New York Knicks
Mar 8, 2020 · Margin: -12 · Total: 180
84-96
vs Utah Jazz
Mar 7, 2020 · Margin: -6 · Total: 216
105-111
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 4, 2020 · Margin: -7 · Total: 221
107-114
@ Sacramento Kings
Mar 1, 2020 · Margin: -6 · Total: 206
100-106